Fate with you

Before King Qi and others arrived in Lin'an, Zhao Cheng, Lin Tan, and Huang Yongji visited the Sheriff's Mansion. No one knew what they said, but when they were leaving, the mansion sent them outside the gate.

It had been many days since Liu Huimin heard about this, but the three of them actually excluded him!

How angry Liu Huimin was, even if he hadn't seen it in person, Lin Tan could guess.At any rate, they are both salt merchants. At this time, no matter whose family is in trouble, there will always be a dead rabbit and a fox sad. Lin Tan sighed: "Just leave him like this, I don't know how his violent temper will get angry."

Zhao Chengbo said calmly: "Who said he was left behind?"

Lin Tan was slightly surprised.

"Your Majesty seems to have answered everything, but in fact he didn't answer anything, very tactful." Zhao Cheng said unhurriedly.

Lin Tan's face changed suddenly. Thinking about it carefully, it seems that the Fujun did not promise anything: "But, after all, she accepted the 3 taels we gave..."

"There is no evidence for verbal evidence, but is there written evidence?"

Lin Tan: "..." She looks like a very refined girl, isn't she so shameless...

From a small cloth merchant to today's wealthy family, Lin Tan has a plan in his heart. After Zhao Cheng's mention, he quickly came to his senses: "Huang Yongji looks gentle and elegant, but in fact he is very ruthless. Back then His eldest brother fell off the cliff in a strange way. Many people suspected that he was the one who did it, but they couldn't find any clues. Cooperating with him is like seeking skin from a tiger. No matter whether he is determined to help you and me in the same boat or not, Brother Zhao must guard against him."

Zhao Cheng slowly shook his head: "If you and I are the only ones left, it will be difficult for the imperial court. The salt merchants in the two states are not limited to the four of us. If the imperial court decides not to give us a bite of food, we don't have to be relentless. We might as well make a mess." Big, when the time comes," Zhao Cheng sneered, "the matter happened under her rule, and Mu Sheng wanted to be alone, just thinking about it!"

Lin Tan suddenly said in awe: "Brother Zhao?"

"Think of a way to drag Huang Yongji into the water. He can't help but be in Cao Ying and his heart is in Han. And Liu Huimin, let him not stay at home and walk around. His impulsive temper is the best way to stir people's hearts!"

At that time, if the imperial court refuses to stop, Lin'an County will be the only one in chaos!

Lin Tan lifted his spirits, cupped his hands and said, "But according to Brother Zhao's orders."

The two agreed on some details. They had money and people in their hands, so it was very easy to cause trouble. In addition, this time the court wanted to smash their jobs, so they had no way out, they had to fight with their backs!

With the crisis ahead, Lin Tan was not only not afraid, but was in high spirits.As soon as he returned to the mansion, he saw the beautiful woman in the room.

Eyebrows are like distant mountains, eyes are like spots of lacquer, lips are like cherry blossoms, skin is more snowy, slender figure, as bright as jade.Wearing a water-blue skirt, it looks as delicate as a hibiscus coming out of water, but it brings out an intoxicating scorching charm from the bottom of its bones.

When Lin Tan saw her, he strode forward and looked her up and down.The woman lowered her head and stood up: "Master Lin..."

"Why are you back?" Lin Tan asked indifferently with a cold expression.

"Master Min sent someone to send me back." The woman said, she raised her head to look at Lin Tan, and then lowered her head again: "Master Min ordered my concubine to carry a word with Master Lin. Take care of yourself, and the future will be long."

Take care of yourself, and the future will be long?It sounds nice, but it's just an excuse!It seems that all the adults in the Salt Administration Office have begun to lose their positions.

A group of idiots who can share wealth but not share adversity!

Lin Tan sneered, looked at the woman and said, "It's good for you to come back. I have no children, and I have never married a wife. Although there is a manager in the house, many things are inconvenient. From now on, Wan Niang, you will take care of it." .”

The woman who called Wanniang didn't even raise her head, her white jade-like soft and gentle neck drooped slightly, showing a touching arc: "The name is not correct, and the words are not right. I dare not go beyond the body. The Lord sees that I have worked for you for many years as a concubine, and let the concubine's family leave the country and leave."

Rejecting so flatly, Lin Tan seemed to have turned into Liu Huimin in an instant, furiously said: "If you are a whore, don't act like a pure and clean girl! Wan Niang, you think highly of yourself, and you also think highly of me!"

These words pierced into Wan Niang's heart like thorns, her eyes were red, she held back her tears, unwilling to hang down in front of Lin Tan: "Who else do you want to serve for me?"

"Serve me!" Lin Tan grabbed her wrist and pulled her in front of him.

The weak Wanniang didn't know where the strength came from for a moment, she broke free angrily, and stepped back two steps away, her face was already full of shame and anger.

The appearance of her being so insulted made Lin Tan burst into laughter: "Why? I would rather be sent around and be a plaything on the couch than follow me innocently?"

Wan Niang closed her eyes, burst into tears, and her face was full of sadness: "From the moment you brought me to Mr. Min with your own hands, I made up my mind that I would rather be a plaything on the couch than be with you innocently."

"You're talking nonsense! Don't be a villain and sue first!" Lin Tan yelled angrily, "It's clearly you, because I'm a woman, you refused to agree with me, but instead showed up in front of Min Shijie, which aroused his interest, so why should I tell you? You send it out!"

Her eyes were red, she stepped forward like crazy, and grabbed Wan Niang, who seemed unable to see her rage, turned her head away, and said coldly: "Don't force me."

This indifferent tone was like pouring down a bucket of cold winter water. Lin Tan suddenly let go of her, and stepped back half a step involuntarily. Stay in peace in the mansion."

After all, let's leave quickly.

As soon as she left the house with Wan Niang, her shrewdness and ability returned.

At a critical juncture, the people in the Yanzheng had to know their own interests, and they couldn't be held back.Lin Tan thought to himself as he strode out.

Since ancient times, there must be corruption and bribery in matters involving salt.

King Qi and his party came to Lin'an, and Du Ling, governor of Zhejiang Province, led the governor of Lin'an and other officials out of the city to meet them.

When the prince went out, most of the official road was paved by guards of honor, and the end could not be seen as far as the eye could see.

The bureaucrats and subordinates of Lin'an County were all in sight. With the support of an old eunuch, King Qi stepped off the elephant. Cui Yunji had already dismounted, and followed behind.

"My subordinate Du Ling, governor of Zhejiang Province, led his officials to pay homage to His Royal Highness King Qi." Everyone wore crowns and robes, bowed down with great salute.

King Qi was also a powerful figure in the early years. After ten years of farming grandchildren in the countryside, his cold aura turned into kind eyebrows and kind eyes. Welcome, this king is very grateful, get up quickly, there is no need to be polite."

Du Ling got up straight as he said, and Mu Sheng and the others followed him.

The dusty official road is not a place to stay for a long time.Du Ling turned his body sideways, made a gesture of invitation, and the group headed for the city in a mighty manner.

As soon as he entered the city gate, Du Ling said: "The city has set up a place for His Highness to stay, and there is also a glass of thin wine to wash His Highness away. I hope His Highness will not hesitate to come."

King Qi pondered for a while, paused for a moment on Mu Sheng behind Du Ling, and readily agreed: "Alright, Lin'an has a beautiful scenery, and I have long been attracted to it. Now, at the invitation of Du Lingjun, I will taste the flavor of Lin'an." Fine wine."

Du Ling was overjoyed to see His Royal Highness King Qi's promise, and sent this group of dusty people to the official post to stay, and happily went to inspect the banquet in person.

After all, Cui Yunji knew Mu Sheng, and when she saw that she was about to leave, she hurriedly asked her to stay: "Mr. Bo Fu stay."

Mu Sheng originally thought that they were exhausted from traveling all the way, and the days ahead would be long anyway, so it's better to wait for them to take a rest before reminiscing about their old relationship, not wanting Cui Yunji to be so impatient.She smiled and cupped her hands: "Master Cui, how have you always been?"

When Cui Yunji saw her, she also felt the joy of meeting an old friend.Although they did not have a close friendship, they are quite sympathetic to each other when it comes to the official business.Immediately returned the gift and said: "Mr. Chengfu is concerned, so it will be fine." Then, he took a step forward, walked up to Mu Sheng, and said: "His Royal Highness wants to see you, you are ready." After a pause, he said again , "Don't try to be brave, His Majesty specially invited the old highness to come down to hold the battle, because he is afraid that the ignorant people will make things big and hurt you."

After all, she is the sheriff of Lin'an County, if something happened in the county, she would be the first one to be accused.Cui Yunji is a foreign minister, and the emperor and Mu Sheng didn't publicize their affairs to everyone, so Cui Yunji naturally doesn't know their current situation.

She is a very knowledgeable person, and she never covets what is destined not to be obtained. Instead of being jealous and annoying, she should be calm and have many friends.At this moment, he issued a reminder to let Mu Sheng know what to do.

This kindness, Mu Sheng felt deeply in his heart.

After sitting in the hall for a while, after a cup of tea, I saw a waiter come in, scanned the hall, and finally fixed his eyes on Mu Sheng: "But Lord Bofu, the governor of Lin'an County? Let me go to see your highness." Bar."

Mu Sheng hurriedly got up and followed him in.

King Qi has changed into a stone-blue Yanju casual dress, and his hair has been recombed and tied up meticulously.Seeing her coming in, she got up to greet her, and before Mu Sheng bowed down, she held her up and said, "You don't need to be too polite. This king has not been involved in court affairs for many years, and his eyes are smeared when he comes to Lin'an. Most likely, we still have to rely on Cui's help." The grown-ups have left them."

He said, smiled very kindly, and said: "And you local officials, after all, are familiar with local affairs, so we should fully cooperate with the court."

Mu Sheng respectfully agreed.

It's not because Qi Wang is extraordinarily kind to her that he doesn't relax in the slightest.

King Qi looked at her thoughtfully for a moment, and then came to the main topic: "Your Majesty mentioned in your letter that you have a method of drying salt, which is more productive and convenient, and can replace the original method of boiling salt, which costs a lot of manpower." Fa. This is a great thing that benefits the country and the people. In the future, the price of salt will drop, and the people will be able to spend more money to buy food, and eat better. It’s all thanks to Mr. Bofu.”

"I got it by accident, I dare not take credit for it." Mu Sheng replied.

King Qi smiled: "Since it's your solution, when do you think it's appropriate to take it out?"

Mu Sheng raised his head, his dark eyes were deep and wise: "It all depends on the court's regulations."